We, members of Rissho Kosei-Kai,

Take refuge in the Eternal Buddha Shakyamuni,

And recognize in Buddhism a true way of liberation,

Under the guidance of our revered founder, Nikkyo Niwano.

In the spirit of lay Buddhists, 

We vow to perfect ourselves

Through personal discipline and leading others

And by improving our knowledge and practice of the faith,

And pledge ourselves to follow the bodhisattva way

To bring peace to our families, communities, and countries and to the world.